ACDelco now offers online courses FREE of charge!
To access ACDelco courses that are available FREE of charge, click on the TEST DRIVE menu from the website homepage and then select a course type. Click the View link next to the course and then select Launch Course.
To access ACDelco courses that are available FREE of charge, click on the TEST DRIVE menu from the website homepage and then select a course type. Click the View link next to the course and then select Launch Course.
List of available free courses
Web-based Training (WBT) courses:
B-SC31-11.01WBT - Features and Benefits
S-EL06-01.03WBT - Electrical/Electronics Stage 1
S-EL06-07.02WBT - Hybrid Introduction and Safety
TECHAssist:
S-EL06-18.01TAS - Issues with Reprogramming Modules
Simulation:
S-EL06-01.01SIM - Electrical System Diagnostic Challenge
Recorded Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) sessions:
S-AC07-01.01VCT-R - HVAC System Components and Lubricants - Recorded
S-EL06-01.01VCT-R - Electrical Circuit Function and Diagnosis - Recorded
S-EM01-01.01VCT-R - Camshaft Position Actuator Systems - Recorded
Web-based Training (WBT) courses:
B-SC31-11.01WBT - Features and Benefits
S-EL06-01.03WBT - Electrical/Electronics Stage 1
S-EL06-07.02WBT - Hybrid Introduction and Safety
TECHAssist:
S-EL06-18.01TAS - Issues with Reprogramming Modules
Simulation:
S-EL06-01.01SIM - Electrical System Diagnostic Challenge
Recorded Virtual Classroom Training (VCT) sessions:
S-AC07-01.01VCT-R - HVAC System Components and Lubricants - Recorded
S-EL06-01.01VCT-R - Electrical Circuit Function and Diagnosis - Recorded
S-EM01-01.01VCT-R - Camshaft Position Actuator Systems - Recorded
October VCT schedule
VCT Course Descriptions
6.6L Duramax Engine Diagnosis S-EP08-01.01VCT
This VCT course covers 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine diagnostic concerns including, engine misfire detection, balance rates, fuel injector balance test, driveability diagnostic tips, fuel system testing supply side, fuel system testing high pressure side, glow plug system diagnostics, glow plug characteristics, variable nozzle turbocharger diagnostics, variable nozzle turbocharger function and operation.
6.6L Duramax LMM Diesel Engine S-EP08-02.01VCT
This VCT course focuses on the 6.6L Duramax LMM Diesel engine. Topics include environmental protection agency requirements for diesel particulate filters, diagnosis of excessive soot accumulation, service regeneration, engine misfire, balance rate monitor, cylinder power balance test, injector flow rate programming, charge air cooler diagnosis, diesel particulate filter replacement, engine cranks but does not run diagnostics, engine control module replacement and programming procedures, turbocharger learn procedure, exhaust temperature sensor diagnosis, diesel particulate filter regeneration enable, exhaust gas recirculation circuit testing and aftermarket engine performance enhancement products and modifications.
6.6L Duramax LGH and LML Diesel Engines S-EP08-03.01VCT
This VCT course focuses on the 6.6L Duramax LGH and LML Diesel Engines. Engine cranks but does not run diagnostics, piezo injectors, fuel return side testing, pressure retention valve, service procedures for the return lines, fuel system priming, backfill valve, hydrocarbon injector, exhaust gas temperature sensors, advanced aftertreatment system, selective catalytic reduction, NOx sensors, NOx catalyst reductant loading reset, Diesel Exhaust Fluid system, diesel exhaust fluid contamination testing, diesel exhaust fluid quality test, latched diagnostic trouble codes and post repair procedures are also covered.
Active Fuel Management Operation S-EM01-02.01VCT
This VCT course describes the components, features, and general operation of Active Fuel Management (AFM) systems. Topics include a general overview of AFM hydraulic system and components, the AFM system for 5.3L and 3.9L engine blocks and AFM operation.
Active Fuel Management Diagnosis S-EM01-03.01VCT
This VCT course describes the diagnostics for Active Fuel Management (AFM) systems. Topics include AFM system diagnostics, DTCs, AFM-related scan tool data and AFM system diagnostic tests and procedures.
Camshaft Position Actuator Systems S-EM01-01.01VCT
This VCT course describes the features, service procedures and diagnostics for Camshaft Position Actuator systems. This course provides a general overview of actuator systems, including variable valve timing, benefits, components, and valve overlap. It covers actuator components and operation for specific engine groups. Diagnostic procedures are reviewed for Camshaft Position Actuator systems, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Correlation DTCs.
Communication Network Diagnosis S-EL06-04.01VCT
This VCT course will assist technicians with an in-depth understanding of communication circuits and how to diagnose them. Technicians will learn how to test and diagnose the various types of GM networks.
Electrical Circuit Function and Diagnosis S-EL06-01.01VCT
This course describes each of the 9 circuits GM uses and describes the diagnostic approach of each circuit using Service Information. Also included is a review of the diagnostics for each circuit using vehicle fault scenarios on ground and voltage circuits, signal circuits and control circuits.
HVAC Systems: Components & Lubricants S-AC07-01.01VCT
This VCT course will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Topics include A/C system components, lubricants and electrical components.
VCT Course Descriptions - Continue
HVAC System: Engine Cooling, Controls and Communication S-AC07-04.01VCT
This course includes information that will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Specific topics include the major engine cooling systems components and their operation, HVAC air control methods, and communication networks and air conditioning system sensors.
HVAC System: Flushing, Recovery and Diagnostics S-AC07-03.01VCT
This course includes information that will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system.Specific topics include air conditioning (A/C) system flushing, Suction Screen and Universal In-line A/C Filter installation, A/C performance, and DTC P0532 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Concern diagnostics.
HVAC Systems: Operation & Service Hints
This VCT course will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Topics include A/C system operation, safety procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Serial Data Communication Networks S-EL06-03.01VCT
This VCT course will assist technicians in understanding of communication circuits and general diagnosis of these circuits. Topics include single- and dual- wire communication networks.
Testing Electrical Signal and Control Circuits S-EL06-02.01VCT
This course describes data communication circuit operation and diagnosis. This session will also assist technicians with efficiently diagnosing communication faults using service information strategy. A review of diagnostics of each communication circuit type using vehicle scenarios will also be included.
Two-mode Hybrid System Diagnosis and Repair S-EL06-07.01VCT
This VCT course will provide information and procedures for diagnosing and repairing a Two-mode Hybrid full size sport utility vehicle. Topics include: Two-mode Special Functions and their operation: APM Special Functions, which include Jump Assist, Intermediate Voltage, and APM Set Point Control.
Two-mode Hybrid System Safety and Special Tools S-EL06-06.01VCT
This VCT course covers safe work practices and protective equipment for disabling and enabling a Two-mode Hybrid System, Danger, Caution and Warning labels for the high voltage system, and Two-mode special tools, for diagnosing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
6.6L Duramax Engine Diagnosis S-EP08-01.01VCT
This VCT course covers 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine diagnostic concerns including, engine misfire detection, balance rates, fuel injector balance test, driveability diagnostic tips, fuel system testing supply side, fuel system testing high pressure side, glow plug system diagnostics, glow plug characteristics, variable nozzle turbocharger diagnostics, variable nozzle turbocharger function and operation.
6.6L Duramax LMM Diesel Engine S-EP08-02.01VCT
This VCT course focuses on the 6.6L Duramax LMM Diesel engine. Topics include environmental protection agency requirements for diesel particulate filters, diagnosis of excessive soot accumulation, service regeneration, engine misfire, balance rate monitor, cylinder power balance test, injector flow rate programming, charge air cooler diagnosis, diesel particulate filter replacement, engine cranks but does not run diagnostics, engine control module replacement and programming procedures, turbocharger learn procedure, exhaust temperature sensor diagnosis, diesel particulate filter regeneration enable, exhaust gas recirculation circuit testing and aftermarket engine performance enhancement products and modifications.
6.6L Duramax LGH and LML Diesel Engines S-EP08-03.01VCT
This VCT course focuses on the 6.6L Duramax LGH and LML Diesel Engines. Engine cranks but does not run diagnostics, piezo injectors, fuel return side testing, pressure retention valve, service procedures for the return lines, fuel system priming, backfill valve, hydrocarbon injector, exhaust gas temperature sensors, advanced aftertreatment system, selective catalytic reduction, NOx sensors, NOx catalyst reductant loading reset, Diesel Exhaust Fluid system, diesel exhaust fluid contamination testing, diesel exhaust fluid quality test, latched diagnostic trouble codes and post repair procedures are also covered.
Active Fuel Management Operation S-EM01-02.01VCT
This VCT course describes the components, features, and general operation of Active Fuel Management (AFM) systems. Topics include a general overview of AFM hydraulic system and components, the AFM system for 5.3L and 3.9L engine blocks and AFM operation.
Active Fuel Management Diagnosis S-EM01-03.01VCT
This VCT course describes the diagnostics for Active Fuel Management (AFM) systems. Topics include AFM system diagnostics, DTCs, AFM-related scan tool data and AFM system diagnostic tests and procedures.
Camshaft Position Actuator Systems S-EM01-01.01VCT
This VCT course describes the features, service procedures and diagnostics for Camshaft Position Actuator systems. This course provides a general overview of actuator systems, including variable valve timing, benefits, components, and valve overlap. It covers actuator components and operation for specific engine groups. Diagnostic procedures are reviewed for Camshaft Position Actuator systems, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Correlation DTCs.
Communication Network Diagnosis S-EL06-04.01VCT
This VCT course will assist technicians with an in-depth understanding of communication circuits and how to diagnose them. Technicians will learn how to test and diagnose the various types of GM networks.
Electrical Circuit Function and Diagnosis S-EL06-01.01VCT
This course describes each of the 9 circuits GM uses and describes the diagnostic approach of each circuit using Service Information. Also included is a review of the diagnostics for each circuit using vehicle fault scenarios on ground and voltage circuits, signal circuits and control circuits.
HVAC Systems: Components & Lubricants S-AC07-01.01VCT
This VCT course will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Topics include A/C system components, lubricants and electrical components.
VCT Course Descriptions - Continue
HVAC System: Engine Cooling, Controls and Communication S-AC07-04.01VCT
This course includes information that will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Specific topics include the major engine cooling systems components and their operation, HVAC air control methods, and communication networks and air conditioning system sensors.
HVAC System: Flushing, Recovery and Diagnostics S-AC07-03.01VCT
This course includes information that will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system.Specific topics include air conditioning (A/C) system flushing, Suction Screen and Universal In-line A/C Filter installation, A/C performance, and DTC P0532 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Concern diagnostics.
HVAC Systems: Operation & Service Hints
This VCT course will help technicians diagnose and repair customer concerns related to the HVAC system. Topics include A/C system operation, safety procedures and diagnostic procedures.
Serial Data Communication Networks S-EL06-03.01VCT
This VCT course will assist technicians in understanding of communication circuits and general diagnosis of these circuits. Topics include single- and dual- wire communication networks.
Testing Electrical Signal and Control Circuits S-EL06-02.01VCT
This course describes data communication circuit operation and diagnosis. This session will also assist technicians with efficiently diagnosing communication faults using service information strategy. A review of diagnostics of each communication circuit type using vehicle scenarios will also be included.
Two-mode Hybrid System Diagnosis and Repair S-EL06-07.01VCT
This VCT course will provide information and procedures for diagnosing and repairing a Two-mode Hybrid full size sport utility vehicle. Topics include: Two-mode Special Functions and their operation: APM Special Functions, which include Jump Assist, Intermediate Voltage, and APM Set Point Control.
Two-mode Hybrid System Safety and Special Tools S-EL06-06.01VCT
This VCT course covers safe work practices and protective equipment for disabling and enabling a Two-mode Hybrid System, Danger, Caution and Warning labels for the high voltage system, and Two-mode special tools, for diagnosing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).